White Bean Soup

Pictured: white bean soup and saltines.

Original recipe from Budget Bites.

Ingredients:

• 1 T olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• about 4 large carrots, chopped
• about 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 c white beans, cooked (1 can) or a meal starter of winter white bean soup
• 1-2 c water
• 1/2 t rosemary
• 1/4 t thyme
• 1/4 t paprika
• 1/2 t salt (or more to taste)
• pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a medium pan over medium heat, pour olive oil.  Add onion, celery, and carrot, saute 5 min.  Add garlic and saute a minute more.
2. Add beans and water to desired consistency.  If using winter white bean soup, no spices are necessary.  If using plain cooked beans, add the spices listed above.  Simmer 15-20 min, adding more water to desired consistency.  
3. Serve with hot rolls or crackers on a cold day.
4. Also try the slow cooker version.